Derek Boese, JD, PMP

Derek Boese, JD, PMP

Derek Boese

Derek Boese, JD, PMP

Before becoming the General Manager of the San Antonio River Authority, Mr. Boese was the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Flood Protection Authority – East (FPA) and was responsible for the physical, operational, and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system protecting the east bank of the greater New Orleans area, including over 575,000 people and nearly $80 billion of infrastructure. Mr. Boese served as the CAO since March 2017, overseeing the transition from three separate levee districts into one consolidated regional authority consisting of 250 people and a $60 million annual budget. He first served as the Executive Director of the East Jefferson Levee District for the FPA starting in 2015.

Prior to joining the FPA, Mr. Boese was an executive for two national engineering firms and led their regional operations from 2006-2015, focused on flood protection and coastal restoration. During this time, he also served as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chief of Staff for the Hurricane Protection Office.

Mr. Boese was an active-duty Army officer for 11 years and served combat tours in Iraq and Kuwait. He was the Commander of A/299th Engineer Battalion, 4th Infantry Division during the initial ground invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Mr. Boese has a B.A. in Civil Engineering from Rice University, a M.S. in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology, and a J.D. from Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans. He is a licensed attorney and is also an Adjunct Professor teaching Critical Infrastructure at the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement, Emergency, and Security Studies Program.

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Alerts

Stem Density Efforts

Please be advised that trails near the Confluence Park and Conception Park area will be temporarily closed due to ongoing Stem Density efforts. We appreciate your cooperation and ask that you remain mindful of workers and closures when in the vicinity. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our natural spaces!

 

Gas Spill

The San Antonio River Authority and the City of San Antonio are actively working to contain a recent gas spill in the Downtown River Walk Loop area, which occurred earlier today. The source of the spill is unknown but has stopped. At this time, no environmental impacts have been observed, and teams are implementing measures to fully contain and remove the substance. We will provide updates as the situation develops.

West Bank Trail Closure Notice

Due to the construction of a new trail and bridge, the West Bank of the trail between Schiller St. and Newell St. will be closed for the next couple of months. The East Bank will also be intermittently closed on Monday, November 4th, to install the bridge. Please use caution when navigating around this area. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please refer to the map for reference. 

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

The restrooms at South Alamo will be temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. 

Acequia Trail Notice

The Acequia trail will have heavy traffic near MROC starting May 22nd until further notice. The SAWS Acequia project will be bringing in crews to work on the lift station site and across the street. There will have flaggers to stop traffic, please use caution. 

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park.
*Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 

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